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Establishment of Salvador

When
1549
Where
Bahia, Brazil
Part of
Founding of Sugar Colony at Bahia

Portugal established the city of Salvador in 1549 on a hill facing the Bay of All Saints.

The city was founded on a hill overlooking the bay. This establishment is the primary sourced development regarding the Portuguese presence in Bahia during this period.

Sources

  1. Bahia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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